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George F. Lowther

Lowther, George F. - The Adventures of SupermanWith color illustrations by Joe Shuster (Shuster's studio artists?) The first Superman novel, hardcover published in 1942 by Random House. A smaller sized 1942 armed services edition was also published. The novel used the name Jor-El for Superman's parent on Krypton

Lowther, George F. - The Adventures of SupermanAuthorized Reprint Edition of the 1942 Superman novel[an unauthorized paperback reprint was published in the 1980's]Hardcover, 228 pagesPublished by Applewood BooksPublication date: April 1, 1995Dimensions (in inches): 9.27 x 6.36 x 1.15ISBN: 1557092281Synopsis:Originally published in 1942, The Adventures of Superman was the first full-length novel about the world's first and most endearing comic book super hero. This facsimile is an exact reproduction of the original with the addition of a new introduction by bestselling Superman comic book writer and novelist Roger Stern. Illustrations throughout, including 4 full-color plates.Card catalog description:Once he becomes aware of his super powers, Clark Kent uses them to fight the forces of evil.

Elliot S! Maggin

Maggin, Elliot S! - Superman: Last Son of KryptonNovel by the Superman writer; published with release of Superman: The Movie. The novel was Maggin's treatment for a Superman movie. In the U.S. it sold 450,000 copies.HardcoverPublication date: July 1985ISBN: 0848801180

Maggin, Elliot S! - Superman: Last Son of KryptonNovel by the Superman writer; published with release of Superman: The Movie. The novel was Maggin's treatment for a Superman movie. In the U.S. it sold 450,000 copies.Reissue EditionPaperbackPublished by Warner BooksPublication date: June 1981ISBN: 0446823198Maggin's Superman and Luthor in a must-read pre-Byrne story.Before Byrne's The Man of Steel there was a Superman who grew up as a Superboy, was plagued with six different kinds of Kryptonite and saw his adoptive parents taken from him at 18. The plot -- about some alien out to conquer the galaxy -- is serviceable, but only as a means to tell the story of Kal-El's life and origins, and just as important, that of his archnemesis Lex Luthor. Luthor is as much the protagonist as Superman -- truly the greatest villain of all time, yet still equipped with basic human decency. He was once Superman's friend, and Supes fervently hopes he will be again someday. And you know what? This Luthor *will*. Maggin, a long-running Superman writer of the '70s and '80s, brings the likes of Clark, Lois and Jimmy, their friends at the Daily Planet and WGBS-TV, and their lives as citizens of Metropolis (read: New York) in the glorious 1970s so evocatively one can truly imagine that really was a red-and-blue blur speeding by your apartment window, zooming into the sky.

Maggin, Elliot S! - Superman: Miracle MondaySecond novel by the Superman writer, again based on how Superman was being portrayed in the comics; cover has photo from Superman IIUS $2.50 paperback 1981ISBN: 0446911968

The Death of Superman

Stern, Roger - The Death and Life of Superman(novelization of the Doomsday/Reign of the Supermen comics)Hard CoverPublished by DC ComicsPublication date: 1993ISBN: 055309582X

Stern, Roger - The Death and Life of Superman(novelization of the Doomsday/Reign of the Supermen comics)PaperbackPublished by DC ComicsPublication date: 1993ISBN: 0553569309

Simonson, Louise - Superman: Doomsday and BeyondIllustrated; adaption of the Doomsday/Reign of the Supermen comics storyline for childrenBy the Superman writerPaperback, 190 pagesPublished by SkylarkPublication date: September 1, 1993Dimensions (in inches): 7.65 x 5.21 x .52ISBN: 0553481681The publisher, Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.:As Doomsday surfaced from within the Earth, pounding his way toward Metropolis, nobody anticipated that Superman would finally meet his match -- that the Man of Steel would have to risk his own life to put a stop to Doomsday's destructive rage. Now all the world is in mourning.What will happen to lois Lane, Ma and Pa Kent, and the rest of humankind? Where is Clark Kent? And what about all the rumors of Superman's retum? Is Superman's body really missing from its tomb in Centennial Park? And who are the four mysterious super-beings, each claiming to be Superman?Here, for the first time, is the complete story. Relive the events leading up to and following Superman's epic battle with Doomsday. And witness, at last, the ultimate fate of the world's greatest super-hero.Synopsis:Featuring stunning art by top DC artists and a digest format with text and storyline adapted by regular Superman writer Louise Simonson for a younger audience, this is the only children's book version to bring kids the complete story of the life and death of Superman.

Superman! (DC Super Friends) (Little Golden Book)
Billy Wrecks (Author), Ethen Beavers (Illustrator)
Boys ages 2-5 will learn all about Superman's incredible powers such as flight, super strength, and heat vision. With the help of Batman and the DC Super Friends, Superman always saves the day! This Little Golden Book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the world's greatest super heročthe Man of Steel.
Reading level: Ages 2 and up
Hardcover: 24 pages
Publisher: Golden Books
(January 8, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0307931951

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Cherryh, C.J. - Lois & Clark: A Superman NovelBased on the ABC TV series' characters, a brand new Superman story.HardcoverPublished by Prima PubPublication date: September 1996Dimensions (in inches): 9.33 x 6.35 x .97ISBN: 0761504826Synopsis:This new Superman novel empahsizes relationships, action, and romance and should appeal to both male and female readers. Superman battles the elements in Eastern Europe, trying to avert a dam break that threatens hundreds of lives. Meanwhile, Lois Lane finds herself in the middle of another disaster, as she enters a collapsed hotel in Metropolis in an attempt to save a group of children who are trapped there.

Cherryh, C.J. - Lois & Clark: A Superman NovelPaperback, 288 pagesPublished by Prima PubPublication date: August 1, 1997ISBN: 0761511695Synopsis:Superman comic aficionados and Lois & Clark television fans will enjoy this new adventure, released just in time for Superman's 60th anniversary. This novel contains the mixture of action, adventure, and romance that has made the TV show so popular, complete with a dam break, a hotel collapse, and problems affecting the superhero's engagement to Lois.

It's Superman!

It's Superman!: A Novel
by Tom De Haven
The world's most popular and enduring super hero and acclaimed novelist Tom De Haven come together to create the extraordinary It's Superman! - a novel that reinvents the early years of the Man of Steel. Opening with the young Clark Kent on a date, the novel takes an entirely fresh approach to the emergence of his superpowers and the start of his newspaper career, following him from rural 1930s Kansas across America to Hollywood in its golden age, and then to New York City. He meets a worldly Lois Lane and conniving political boss Lex Luthor, and begins his battles against criminal masterminds, mad scientists, and supervillains inspired by fascists. Sure to appeal to fans of the TV show Smallville and the novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, as well as devoted comic book readers, It's Superman is a fun and fast-paced novel of thrilling invention, heroic escapades, ill-fitting costumes, and super-sized coming-of-age angst.
Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books
(September 15, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN: 0811844358

It's Superman!: A Novel
by Tom De Haven
The world's most popular and enduring super hero and acclaimed novelist Tom De Haven come together to create the extraordinary It's Superman! - a novel that reinvents the early years of the Man of Steel. Opening with the young Clark Kent on a date, the novel takes an entirely fresh approach to the emergence of his superpowers and the start of his newspaper career, following him from rural 1930s Kansas across America to Hollywood in its golden age, and then to New York City. He meets a worldly Lois Lane and conniving political boss Lex Luthor, and begins his battles against criminal masterminds, mad scientists, and supervillains inspired by fascists. Sure to appeal to fans of the TV show Smallville and the novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, as well as devoted comic book readers, It's Superman is a fun and fast-paced novel of thrilling invention, heroic escapades, ill-fitting costumes, and super-sized coming-of-age angst.
Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books; Reprint edition
(August 29, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN: 0345493923

DC Universe

DC Universe: Last Sons
by Alan Grant
Description: Metahumans, aliens, magical entities, or mortals driven by iron wills. Super heroes, renegades, or villains - out for justice, vengeance, or cash. Whether legendary, infamous, or little known, these extraordinary beings are the true champions of the... DC UNIVERSE SUPERMAN. MARTIAN MANHUNTER. LOBO. Interplanetary bounty hunter Lobo is a notorious maverick. Happily wreaking havoc as he brings in his prey, he cares little who his clients or targets are - even when his latest quarry is J'onn J'onnzz, Martian Manhunter of the Justice League. Suddenly Lobo finds himself confronting... Superman. Cogs in the machinations of a powerful artificial life-form, these three aliens, the sole survivors of the planets Krypton, Mars, and Czarnia, have only one thing in common - they are the last of their kind...LAST SONS
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Warner Books
(February 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN: 0446616567

Infinite Crisis: The Novel
by Greg Cox (Author)
Based on the epic new series from DC Comics-Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman face a universal threat. For years, the rift between the Justice League's leaders has been widening. Batman's paranoia has given birth to an army of robotic assassins. Wonder Woman has declared herself judge, jury, and executioner, taking a foe's life in an act that was broadcast worldwide. Superman is under the influence of mind control. With the Justice League divided and a super-villain coalition openly targeting the heroes, ordinary civilians find themselves caught in the crossfire. The heroes have lost their way, their values, and their responsibilities. Only those who understand the true meaning of sacrifice are prepared to rectify this crisis-a crisis that originated in an alternate era when infinite earths collided in a cosmic cataclysm that erased history and lives. And those who survived are looking to restore all they have lost, regardless of the consequences.
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Ace Trade
Language: English
ISBN: 0441014445

52: The Novel
by Greg Cox (Author)
The epic follow-up to Infinite Crisis - starring the superheroes of the DC Comics universe. Earth's greatest protectors-Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman-have vanished. The cities of Metropolis and Gotham are overrun with criminal activity both on the streets and behind the closed doors of powerful corporations as villains take advantage of the absence of superheroes. In their place stand the veteran and rookie heroes they inspired. From popular media personality Booster Gold and the enigmatic Question to the mysterious vigilante Batwoman and the secretive Supernova, these heroes are the only ones who can turn the tide against a vast conspiracy of evil determined to take control of the planet. This is the story of one year without the world's greatest superheroes. Twelve months. 365 days. 52 weeks.
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Ace Trade
(July 3, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0441015077

Countdown
Greg Cox (Author)
Cosmic legend has it that when the primordial gods of antiquity perished in some bygone cataclysm, the universe gave birth to a new breed of gods who reigned from two eternally warring worlds, the heavenly New Genesis and the hellish Apokolips. Now, a vast conspiracy of evil is determined to eradicate the New Gods, stealing their souls to wield universal power that can destroy all of reality. At the end of an age in which time, space, and reality may bow before such sinister forces, the fate of the Earth lies in the hands of five unlikely super heroes who have one destiny to fulfill: to save the world at all costs, regardless of the consequences.
aperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Ace Trade; 1 Original edition
(July 7, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780441017188

Final Crisis
Greg Cox (Author)
Victorious at long last against his enemies on the world of New Genesis, Darkseid has unleashed the forces of Apokolips on Earth. With the secret of the Anti-Life Equation at his command, Darkseid now possesses the ability to eradicate all free will from humanity-and usher in an end to the age of super heroes. Facing an ever growing army of mindless slaves and corrupted heroes, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the remnants of the Justice League of America find themselves consumed by the ever spreading darkness. They remain humanity's only hope-the only light that will not be extinguished in the world's darkest hour.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Ace Trade
(July 6, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0441018572

Kevin J. Anderson

The Last Days of Krypton
Kevin J. Anderson (Author)
Everyone knows how Kal-El - Superman - was sent to Earth just before his planet exploded. But what led to such a disaster? Now, in The Last Days of Krypton, Kevin J. Anderson presents a sweeping tale of the pomp and grandeur, the intrigue and passion, and the politics and betrayals of a doomed world filled with brave heroes and cruel traitors. The Last Days of Krypton is a timeless, ground-breaking exploration of a world that has never been fully defined, and reveals the extraordinary origins of a legend that has never ceased to amaze and astound generation after generation.
Mass Market Paperback: 496 pages
Publisher: Harper; Reprint edition
(August 26, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061340758

Enemies & Allies: A Novel
by Kevin J. Anderson (Author)
As America and the Soviet Union race to build their nuclear stockpiles, two extraordinary heroes are forced to form an uneasy alliance. These studies in opposites - shadow and light - must overcome their distrust of each other to battle evil and injustice. And the corrupt genius Lex Luthor plays both US and USSR against each other, bringing the world to the brink of a nuclear holocaust that only Batman and Superman can stop.
Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: William Morrow
(May 5, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061662550

DC Comics

Superman Doom in a Box
by DC Comics
When Clark Kent receives an action figure of Doomsday, it seems like a harmless toy. But soon enough, Clark realizes that this harmless action figure is actually a creator of destruction. As water makes Doomsday grow larger and larger, he becomes unstoppable and the city is threatened. So to save the city from devastation, Superman must act to save the day.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 24 pages
Publisher: DC Comics
(January 29, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0696239566

Superman Robo Monster
by DC Comics
There is a new addition in town - a giant robotic dinosaur that Lex Luther unveiled in the city's Natural History Museum. However, when crowds show up to see the new exhibit, the event soon takes a turn for the worst. The giant robot barrels out of the museum and sets out to destroy the city. But before ultimate destruction, Superman arrives to stop him and reveals who's behind it all.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 24 pages
Publisher: DC Comics
(January 29, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0696239574

DC Super Friends

Super Friends Volume 1: Heroes United!/Attack of the Robot
by Random House (Author), DC Comics (Illustrator)
JOIN SUPERMAN, BATMAN, THE FLASH, and all the DC SUPER FRIENDS as they battle an evil robot and use teamwork to save the day! This deluxe Pictureback features two action-packed stories, plus four pages of punchout characters and backgrounds for kids to create their very own DC SUPER FRIENDS adventures!
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
(May 27, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375844090

Super Friends Volume 2: Flying High (Step into Reading)
by Random House (Author), DC Comics (Illustrator)
SOMETHING STRANGE HAS happened to the birds of GOTHAM CITY. Pigeons are causing traffic jams, seagulls are making trouble at a nearby beach, and ostriches have escaped from the zoo! THE PENGUIN has enlisted his fine feathered friends to distract the DC SUPER FRIENDS while he swoops in and plucks GOTHAM's biggest bank clean! Will BATMAN, SUPERMAN, and the other DC SUPER FRIENDS get there in time?
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
(May 27, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375852085

Riddle Me This! (DC Super Friends) (Pictureback)
The Riddler has everyone in Gotham City scratching their heads over his latest puzzle. Luckily, Batman, Superman, and the rest of the Super Friends can see right through this conniving criminal's caper. Young superhero fans will love this easy-to-read Pictureback featuring everyone's favorite heroes, the Super Friends!
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 24 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
(January 5, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375847472

Big and Bold! (DC Super Friends)
Random House (Author, Illustrator)
BATMAN, SUPERMAN, and the rest of the DC Super Friends pop right off the pages in amazing 3-D as they keep the world safe from the bad guys. Big and Bold features big, bold 3-D art that puts little heroes straight into the heart of the action - and two pairs of glasses are included so boys can share the adventure with a friend!
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 16 pages
Publisher: Golden Books
(May 11, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375847464

Joker's Joyride/Built for Speed (DC Super Friends) (Deluxe Pictureback)
Dennis Shealy (Author), Random House (Illustrator)
Boys ages 3 to 7 will love the two DC Super Friends stories in this deluxe Pictureback book that includes more than 50 stickers! First uncover the cool secrets of Batman's Batmobile, Superman's Space Sled, and all the other fantastic vehicles the Super Friends use to bring in the bad guys. Then flip the book over to follow the action when the Joker steals the Batmobile and leads the Super Friends on a wild ride through Gotham City!
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
(May 11, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375859675

Brain Freeze! (DC Super Friends) (Step into Reading)
J.E. Bright (Author), Random House (Illustrator)
The city of Metropolis shivers when it feels Mr. Freeze's icy touch. But never fear: BATMAN, SUPERMAN, and the rest of the DC Super Friends will melt this coldhearted villain's frosty plans! This Step 2 Step into Reading book is easy - and fun - for boys ages 4 to 7 to read.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
(May 11, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375862218

T. Rex Trouble! (DC Super Friends) (Step into Reading)
Billy Wrecks (Author), Random House (Illustrator)
Join Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and the rest of the DC Super Friends as they fly off on a new adventure in this Step into Reading leveled reader for boys ages 4-6. When evil Lex Luthor takes over the city of Metropolis with an army of dinosaurs, the Super Friends rush in to save the day from these prehistoric monsters!
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
(January 11, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375867775

Green Lantern vs. the Meteor Monster! (DC Super Friends) (Pictureback)
Billy Wrecks (Author), Random House (Illustrator)
Boys 3-7 will feel like they are part of the cosmic action as Batman, Superman, and the Green Lantern take on an unstoppable monster from outer space that's wreaking havoc in Metropolis! But not everything is as it seems with this alien, and only Green Lantern has the power to save the Earth.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 24 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
(August 9, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375872973

DC Super Friends Heroes in Action with Action Pop-Outs
J.E. Bright (Author), Dan Schoening (Illustrator)
When the Joker decides to release all the wild animals at the Metropolis Zoo in order to steal a prized panda bear, it's up to the DC Super Friends to stop him and save the runaway animals, too. Boys will love every spread of this adventure-filled storybook as they explore the colorful and exciting world of the DC Super Friends. Simply by opening the book, superheroes pop out and jump right off the pages in five 3D-like action scenes. Heroes in Action is a super-adventure little boys will love to read again and again.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 10 pages
Publisher: Reader's Digest
(August 23, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0794423159

Skyscraper Showdown (DC Super Friends) (3-D Pictureback)
Billy Wrecks (Author), Dan Schoening (Illustrator)
Boys 3-7 will feel like they are part of the action as Batman races to the top of a skyscraper filled with the Joker's fiendish booby traps to save the Super Friends! Each book comes with a pair of 3-D glasses that makes the eye-catching action pop off the pages in dynamic 3-D!
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 16 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
(January 10, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 037587299X

Crime Wave! (DC Super Friends) (Step into Reading)
Billy Wrecks (Author), Dan Schoening (Illustrator)
Join Superman, Batman, Aquaman, and the rest of the DC Super Friends as they fly off on a new adventure in this Step into Reading leveled reader for boys ages 5-8. When the mysterious Black Manta steals the world's largest pearl, the Super Friends rush in to save the day - but they will have to face the twisting tentacles of the Black Manta's giant octopus first!
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
(January 10, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375868984

Stone Arch Books

The Last Son of Krypton (Superman)
Author:†Michael Dahl
The distant planet Krypton faces total destruction. Before it explodes, the scientist Jor-El and his wife Lara send their only son into outer space. Later, the child's rocket crashes into a Kansas cornfield where a farmer and his wife discover the boy and his strange powers.
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Paperback: 56 pages
ISBN-10: 1434213706

The Menace of Metallo (Superman)
Author: Eric Stevens
Superman is the target of Lex Luthor's deadliest scheme. The cruel genius has poisoned criminal John Corben. He withholds the antidote until Corben and turns him into a venge-filled robot. Now Superman must save Luthor from his own evil creation.
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Paperback: 56 pages
ISBN-10: 1434213714

The Museum of Monsters (Superman)
Author:†Michael Dahl
Daily Planet reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane are covering the opening of the new Metropolis Museum when, suddenly, a gigantic skeleton of a blue whale comes to life. With lightning-speed, Superman catches the colossal creature, but the magical mischief is far from over. The impish Mr. Mxyzptlk has returned from the Fifth Dimension with dozens of troublesome tricks. Even the Man of Steel is helpless against the power of magic!
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Paperback: 56 pages
ISBN-10: 1434213722

The Stolen Superpowers (Superman)
Author:†Martin Powell
First, Superman meets his cousin, Supergirl, a reckless teenager with powers like his own. Then he confronts a creature known as Parasite, who can absorb his strength and superspeed just by touching him. How can Superman defeat a villain who gets more powerful with each punch?
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Paperback: 56 pages
ISBN-10: 1434213730

Toys of Terror (Superman)
Author:†Chris Everheart
Christmas dreams become nightmares when toys turn deadly. Tiny helicopters attack holiday shoppers. Cannons shoot out rubber duckies. Even a bouncing soccer ball is transformed into a deadly weapon. Superman must save Lois Lane and a group of children trapped on a runaway holiday parade float. But when the float hides inside a giant tunnel made of lead, even Superman's super vision cannot find the victims. Only one person can be behind all the mayhem, the Toyman!
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Paperback: 56 pages
ISBN-10: 1434213749

Under the Red Sun (Superman)
An alien ship, orbiting the Earth, sets up a screen to filter sunlight. Red radiation hits the planet and the Man of Steel's superpowers begin to drain away. Who will save Earth from the coming invasion of alien warriors?
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Paperback: 56 pages
ISBN-10: 1434213757

Cosmic Bounty Hunter (DC Super Heroes)
Blake A. Hoena (Author), Rick Burchett (Illustrator), Lee Loughridge (Illustrator)
Intergalactic bounty hunter LOBO has a new job. The evil aliens KALIBAK and DESAAD have hired him to capture SUPERMAN, dead or alive! However, when LOBO finally manages to wrangle up the MAN OF STEEL, the aliens aren't far behind. They don't trust the ill-mannered bounty hunter, and quickly trap him beneath a force field with SUPERMAN. LOBO and the MAN OF STEEL must set aside their differences in order to escape, capture the two villains, and collect the well-deserved reward.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
(August 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1434227693

Prankster of Prime Time (DC Super Heroes)
Martin Pasko (Author), Rick Burchett (Illustrator), Lee Loughridge (Illustrator)
After being released from prison, the evil PRANKSTER vows to turn over a new leaf. Instead of using his trickster talents for trouble, he's taking them to TV. As the host of a new show, the PRANKSTER recruits teenagers to perform practical jokes for a television audience. At first, the show is a hilarious hit. Soon, however, each prank becomes a preview for a crime, and SUPERMAN isn't amused. He's sending teenage reporter JIMMY OLSEN to investigate, and stop this reality show from becoming real-life mystery.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
(August 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9781434227638

The Deadly Dream Machine (DC Super Heroes)
J. E. Bright (Author), Gregg Schigiel (Illustrator), Lee Loughridge (Illustrator)
ABRA KADABRA, a super-villain from the 64th century, has escaped from an alien prison and returned to Earth! Using a mind-control machine, this futuristic felon hopes to brainwash the entire planet into believing that he's the rightful ruler. To complete his evil plan, ABRA KADABRA has captured SUPERMAN, the only source of energy strong enough to fuel his high-tech weapon. If the MAN OF STEEL can't escape his dream-like state and unplug himself from the mind-control machine, the world will soon become a nightmare.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 49 pages
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
(August 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1434227596

The Shadow Masters (DC Super Heroes)
Paul Kupperberg (Author), Rick Burchett (Illustrator), Lee Loughridge (Illustrator)
Reporter CLARK KENT investigates the theft of black crystals from a METROPOLIS museum. As he searches for clues, electrical transformers beneath the street suddenly explode! CLARK quickly changes into his alter ego, SUPERMAN, and locates the problem. It's ACRATA, a super heroine who can teleport through shadows. She insists that the power must be shut down, or the earth will be doomed. SUPERMAN isn't convinced. He stops ACRATA, but soon a new problem arrives. The evil ECLIPSO appears, carrying the stolen crystals and threatening to take over the world. SUPERMAN and ACRATA must stop him from casting an evil shadow over Earth.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
(August 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1434227685

The Man of Steel: Parasite's Feeding Frenzy (DC Super Heroes/DC Super Villains)
Scott Peterson (Author), Mike Cavallaro (Illustrator)
The power-hungry PARASITE is powered up again after being struck by lightning and absorbing the incredible energy.†SUPERMAN steps up to stop him. But has†PARASITE become too strong for even the MAN†OF†STEEL†to stop?
Paperback: 81 pages
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
(August 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1434242218

The Man of Steel: The Man of Gold (DC Super Heroes/DC Super Villains)
Paul Weissburg (Author), Tim Levins (Illustrator)
Again and again, BOOSTER†GOLD conveniently beats SUPERMAN†to the punch in stopping the villains and saving the day, making the MAN†OF†STEEL†wonder if this new hero is as all glitter and no gold...
Paperback: 81 pages
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
(August 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1434242226

The Man of Steel:†Cyborg Superman (DC Super Heroes/DC Super Villains)
J.E. Bright (Author), Tim Levins (Illustrator)
A solar flare suddenly erupts near astronaut†HANK HENSHAW'S space shuttle, killing him. But that wasnt the end for HENSHAW he survived, and in the process, developed the ability to fuse his consciousness with machines. HANK blames SUPERMAN for his tragic fate, and is dead set on unleashing all the powers of technology in his bid to break the MAN OF STEEL.
Paperback: 88 pages
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
(August 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1434242196

Man of Steel:†Superman vs. Mr. Mxyzptlk (DC Super Heroes/DC Super Villains)
Steve Korte (Author), Tim Levins (Illustrator)
The Daily Planet reporter CLARK KENT is having a bad day. Unfortunately, so is the rest of METROPOLIS. The evil imp MISTER MXYZPLTLK is on the loose and causing magical mayhem throughout the city. To stop him, the MAN OF STEEL will need a few tricks of his own.
Paperback: 88 pages
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
(August 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1434248267

The Man of Steel:†Superman vs. the Doomsday Army (DC Super Heroes/DC Super Villains)
Laurie S Sutton (Author), Luciano Vecchio (Illustrator)
Thousands of aliens have targeted Earth. The MAN OF STEEL battles them in back into orbit, and opens the armor of one of the soldiers. Inside is DOOMSDAY! Superman breaks open more armor. All the soldiers are DOOMSDAY clones thousands and thousands of clones! One Doomsday is bad enough, but now there are infinite Doomsdays!
Paperback: 88 pages
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
(August 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1434248275

The Real Man of Steel (Superman: Comic Chapter Books)
by Laurie S Sutton (Author), Luciano Vecchio (Illustrator)
Lex Luthor is up to his old tricks again. Wearing his battle suit,†the super-villain†sets out to steal a special chip from S.T.A.R Labs, called the Mega Module with the help of a few friends. Superman shows up just in time to stop Lex's pals, but Lex manages to insert the Mega Module into his suit before Superman can stop him. Now, with power levels similar to Superman's, Lex is looking to steal Superman's claim to fame†as the real Man of Steel!
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Series: Superman: Comic Chapter Books
Paperback: 88 pages
Publisher: DC Super Heroes
(July 1, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1434291383

The Planet Collector (Superman: Comic Chapter Books)
by Laurie S Sutton (Author), Luciano Vecchio (Illustrator)
The super-villain known as Brainiac loves nothing more than adding new data about civilizations to his memory banks--and then destroying those civilizations†so the data is more valuable.†He has long coveted Metropolis and sought to take it for himself, but the Man of Steel has always been able to repel the robotic villain. But this time, Brainiac has found a†sentient Kryptonian ship that collects entire worlds...and led it directly to Earth! Can Superman stop two world-stealing intelligences at the same time?
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Series: Superman: Comic Chapter Books
Paperback: 88 pages
Publisher: DC Super Heroes
(July 1, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1434291375

Superman Classic

Superman's True Story (Superman Classic)
Collectif (Author)
This work tells how Superman came to Planet Earth and became the greatest Superhero of all time.
Paperback: 24 pages
Publisher: Ladybird Books
(March 29, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1846465184

Superman 3-D Fact File (Superman Classic)
Collectif (Author)
This is a fantastic 3-D Fact File full of Superman's arch enemies. It helps you know your villains! With a 3-D picture on every page and a pair of Superman 3-D glasses this is essential for any fan of the world's greatest hero.
Paperback: 16 pages
Publisher: Ladybird Books
(March 29, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1846465478

Superman Classic: I Am Superman (I Can Read Books: Level 2)
Michael Teitelbaum (Author), Rick Farley (Illustrator)
Superman is in his Fortress of Solitude when Lex Luthor puts all of Metropolis in danger. Can Superman fly back to the city in time to stop Lex and save the day?
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins
(December 22, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 006187857X

Superman Classic: The Incredible Shrinking Super Hero!: With Wonder Woman
Zachary Rau (Author), Steven E. Gordon (Illustrator)
Superman, Wonder Woman, and the president have been captured by the evil alien Brainiac, who has shrunk Superman and the president to a super-small size. Trapped on the villain's spaceship, the Super Heroes must combine their amazing powers to defeat their larger-than-life foe!
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 24 pages
Publisher: HarperFestival
(December 22, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061878553

Batman Classic: Starro and Stripes Forever: With Superman and Wonder Woman
Gina Vivinetto (Author), Rick Farley (Illustrator), Kanila Tripp (Illustrator)
Starro the Conqueror has set his sights on ruling Earth... starting at the White House! With the president and his secret service agents under the cosmic control of this evil alien starfish, it's up to Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman to bring an end to Starro's plans for intergalactic domination.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 24 pages
Publisher: HarperFestival
(May 24, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061885312

Superman Classic: Escape from the Phantom Zone (I Can Read Book 2)
John Sazaklis (Author), Steven E. Gordon (Illustrator)
General Zod and his followers have broken free from the Phantom Zone and are out for revenge. With Batman and Wonder Woman by his side, will Superman be able to stop these Kryptonian criminals before it's too late?
Reading level: Ages 4 and up
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins
(May 24, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061885193

Superman Classic: Parasite City
Lucy Rosen (Author), Steven E. Gordon (Illustrator), Eric A. Gordon (Illustrator)
When the Parasite saps Superman's powers, the weakened Man of Steel must defeat a new foe that uses the hero's amazing abilities against him. Can Superman save the day before the Parasite attaches himself to Metropolis and drains the city dry?
Reading level: Ages 3 and up
Paperback: 24 pages
Publisher: HarperFestival
(August 30, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061885320

Superman Classic: Darkseid's Revenge
Devan Aptekar (Author), Eric A. Gordon (Illustrator), Steven E. Gordon (Illustrator)
Darkseid has brainwashed Superman and is using him in his wicked plans to take over Earth! With some help from Batman and Wonder Woman, the Man of Steel just might be able to stop the fiend and save his beloved planet.
Reading level: Ages 3 and up
Paperback: 24 pages
Publisher: HarperFestival
(February 7, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061885339

DC Super-Pets

The Fastest Pet on Earth
J. E. Bright (Author), Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
The speedy super-villain CHAUNCEY THE CHEETAH is loose on PARADISE ISLAND! However, WONDER WOMAN'S SUPER-PET, JUMPA THE KANGAROO, isn't worried. This blazing-fast bouncer is the quickest critter on Earth. Or is she? When CHAUNCEY challenges JUMPA to a race, the kangaroo must prove her swiftness and her cleverness. But this criminal cat is chasing more than bragging rights. She's seeking JUMPA'S tiara as top prize. If the SUPER-KANGAROO doesn't have a few tricks in her pouch, she might lose in more ways than one.
Reading level: Ages 7 and up
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(January 2, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 140486623X

Heroes of the High Seas
J. E. Bright (Author), Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
Deep beneath the ocean, TOPO THE OCTOPUS plays some relaxing music for AQUAMAN. Suddenly, a huge whirlpool appears in the distance, threatening the city of ATLANTIS. Without a moment to lose, AQUAMAN leaps aboard his SUPER-SEAHORSE, STORM, and jets toward the liquid tornado. While the SEA KING rescues a whale caught in the deadly current, his SUPER-PETS discover the source of the problem . . . MISTY and SNEEZERS, the BLACK MANTA'S minions! TOPO, STORM, and ARK THE SEAL, must stop these evil rays, or their underwater city could be lost again.
Reading level: Ages 7 and up
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(January 2, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404866213

Midway Monkey Madness
Sarah Stephens (Author), Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
When the carnival comes to METROPOLIS, BEPPO THE SUPER-MONKEY isn't far behind. This CHIMP OF STEEL can't wait to chow down on chocolate-covered bananas and other fair foods. Unfortunately, the world's evilest ape, GORILLA GRODD, has other plans. He wants to turn this festival of fun into a day of destruction. With a little help from the WONDER TWINS and their space chimp, GLEEK, BEPPO must somehow stop GRODD'S midway monkey madness.
Reading level: Ages 7 and up
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(January 2, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404866191

Pooches of Power!
Sarah Stephens (Author), Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
When sardines go missing from the GOTHAM CITY Marina, ACE THE BAT-HOUND investigates. This clever canine quickly discovers a couple of clues, but something still smells fishy. To help solve the case, ACE calls on the most powerful pooch around . . . KRYPTO THE SUPER-DOG! They track down three fowl felons, the PENGUIN'S BAD NEWS BIRDS, ARTIE, GRIFF, and WADDLES. Working together, the doggy duo must recover the stolen sardines and throw those dirty birds in the can.
Reading level: Ages 7 and up
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(January 2, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404866205

Royal Rodent Rescue
John Sazaklis (Author), Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
While napping in the FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, STREAKY THE SUPER-CAT is suddenly awakened by a television news alert. The evil Siamese cat ROZZ has kidnapped Prince Zouli, a noble hamster from the village of Kardamyla. UP, UP, AND AWAY! The CAT OF STEEL is on the case and quickly tracks down the royal rodent. Unfortunately, the fearsome feline has a few tricks up her fur. When ROZZ reveals a chunk of KRYPTONITE in her collar, STREAKY must help the hamster, and save herself as well.
Reading level: Ages 7 and up
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(January 2, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404866221

Super Hero Splash Down
Jane B. Mason (Author), Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
After traveling through the universe, the GREEN LANTERN B'DG chills out at a water park on Earth. However, when the RED LANTERN DEX-STARR shows up, his day in the sun is anything but fun. This fearsome feline chases B'DG through the pool, down the waterslide, and into outer space. While there, the two opponents discover a common enemy . . . the SINESTRO DOG CORPS! These parched pooches are looking for a place to soak their snouts. If B'DG and DEX-STARR don't team up and stop them, their favorite water park will become mutt puddle.
Reading level: Ages 7 and up
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(January 2, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404866248

Attack of the Invisible Cats
Scott Sonneborn (Author), Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
The PHANTY-CATS have escaped from the PHANTOM ZONE and finding them wont be easy. These feline felons are invisible! The SPACE CANINE PATROL AGENTS must rely on their snouts instead of their sight to catch these criminal kitties once and for all.
Reading level: Ages 7 and up
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(August 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 140486847X

Hopping Hero
John Sazaklis (Author), Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
SOBEK the evil crocodile is on the loose! Luckily, HOPPY is close by. With the powers of six species, this heroic hare will wipe the smile from SOBEKs face and bounce the reptile raider back to the bayou.
Reading level: Ages 7 and up
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(August 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404868437

Candy Store Caper
John Sazaklis (Author), Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
When a new candy store opens in GOTHAM, TIM DRAKE and his friends can't resist the terribly sweet treats. However, the shop's evil owner, Granny Glee, wants more than their money. Her lollipops lure little ones into a life of crime. Luckily, the BOY WONDER'S pet, ROBIN ROBIN, has a bird's-eye view of the sugary scheme. But the hairy truth behind Granny's grand plan will surprise even this early bird.
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(January 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404872140

The Amazing Mini-Mutts
Donald Lemke (Author)
On planet Earth, KRYPTO, ACE, SWIFTY, and other SUPER-PET pooches visit the Bowwow Boot Camp, a school for up-and-coming pups with powers. They're ready to show this new breed of heroes a few old tricks. Unfortunately, Brainicat, an evil cyborg kitty from the planet Colu, wants to teach these canine cadets a lesson as well. Using his hyper-forces, the villain shrinks the Bowwow Boot Camp to microscopic size and traps the mini mutts inside a glass bottle. To escape, these prep-school pups must step up and discover their own super hero identities.
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(January 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404872183

Starro and the Space Dolphins
Art Baltazar (Author, Illustrator)
When LOBO'S beloved SPACE DOLPHINS go missing, DAWG and BIG RED team up. These suspicious SUPER-PETS believe someone has stolen the poor porpoises on purpose! However, the heroes discover something far worse. The STARROS, a species of alien starfish, have attached themselves to the abducted dolphins and now control them with their evil powers. If DAWG and BIG RED can't help, these brainwashed bottlenoses will become a whale of a problem.
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(January 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404872175

Barnyard Brainwash
John Sazaklis (Author), Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
On a farm outside GOTHAM CITY, the cows have gone mad, and the roosters are cock-a-doodle cuckoo. Only one crazy kitten could have brainwashed this barnyard... the evil MAD CATTER. If the BATCOW can't stop the loony goon, this farm frenzy will quickly become udder madness!
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(January 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404872132

Super-Pets Showdown
Sarah Hines Stephens (Author), Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
While the LEGION OF SUPER-PETS is busy protecting the universe, their KENNEL OF JUSTICE is attacked! The LEGION OF PETS hopes to pull the heroes' headquarters out of orbit and send it crashing down to Earth. Thankfully, PROTY, the shape-shifting SUPER-PET, is still aboard the doomed den. However, before he can save the world, this spineless specimen must prove he's more than just a pile of goo.
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(January 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404872167

DC Super-Pets Character Encyclopedia
Steve Korte (Author), Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
Every super hero needs a Super-Pet! This illustrated encyclopedia features in-depth profiles, stats, and history about the DC Super-Pets and their owners. From Supermans loyal dog, Krypto, to Batmans heroic hound, Ace, this guide to the Worlds Greatest Pets has more than 200 DC characters, including many never-before-seen pets, all illustrated in Art Baltazars Eisner Award-winning style! With an introduction by legendary creator Geoff Johns, the DC Super-Pets Character Encyclopedia is sure to please comic book lovers young and old.
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Picture Window Books
(July 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404882979

The Amazing Adventures of Superman!

Alien Superman! (The Amazing Adventures of Superman!)
by Yale Stewart (Author, Illustrator)
Your two favorite heroes in one adventure together! In this action-packed chapter book, the World's Finest Heroes team up to save their great cities, while also building a great friendship. But when the MAN OF STEEL suddenly changes into a strange, green creature at the hands of Lex Luthor, can even WONDER WOMAN takedown The Alien SUPERMAN? Find out in this exciting read for any super hero fan!
Age Range: 5 - 7 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 2
Series: The Amazing Adventures of Superman!
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: DC Super Heroes
(July 1, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1479557374

Battle of the Super Heroes! (The Amazing Adventures of Superman!)
by Yale Stewart (Author, Illustrator)
An amazing adventure featuring the Worlds Finest Heroes, BATMAN and SUPERMAN! Fighting side by side, these super heroes have the power to defend Earth, while also building a great friendship. However, when the shape-shifting Clayface ignites a feud between SUPERMAN, BATMAN, and THE†FLASH, will anything stop...The Battle of the Super Heroes? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for young readers.
Age Range: 5 - 7 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 2
Series: The Amazing Adventures of Superman!
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: DC Super Heroes
(July 1, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1479557358

Lois Lane

Fallout (Lois Lane) [Hardcover]
by Gwenda Bond (Author)
Lois Lane is starting a new life in Metropolis. An Army brat, Lois has lived all over - and seen all kinds of things. (Some of them defy explanation, like the near-disaster she witnessed in Kansas in the middle of one night.) But now her family is putting down roots in the big city, and Lois is determined to fit in. Stay quiet. Fly straight. As soon as she steps into her new high school, though, she can see it won't be that easy. A†group known as the Warheads is making life miserable for another girl at school. They're messing with her mind, somehow, via the high-tech immersive videogame they all play. Not cool. Armed with her wit and her new snazzy job as a reporter, Lois has her sights set on solving this mystery. But sometimes it's all a bit much. Thank goodness for her maybe-more-than-a friend, a guy she knows only by his screenname, SmallvilleGuy...
Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Switch Press
(May 1, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1630790052

Greenberg, Martin [Editor] - The Further Adventures of SupermanShort story anthologyThe stories do not all follow Superman as he was then portrayed in the comics.
Paperback: 360 pages
Publisher: Spectra
(October 1, 1993)
Language: English
ISBN: 0553285688

Superman's First Flight (Hello Reader!, Level 3) by Michael Jan Friedman, Dean Motter (Illustrator)Reading level: Ages 4-8Paperback - 32 pages(March 2000)Scholastic TradeISBN: 0439095506Dimensions (in inches): 0.26 x 9.01 x 5.99Synopsis: On his way home from school one day, Clark Kent encounters a terrible traffic accident. Without thinking, he leaps into the flames to rescue the passengers and comes away unharmed! When he tells his parents his amazing tale, they reveal to him the long-held secret of his heritage...

Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel
Ralph Cosentino (Author)
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! All children love Superman, but until now, there hasn't been a book written and illustrated specifically for the youngest fans of the earth's greatest superhero. Ralph Cosentino's Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel tells the tale of the caped crime fighter's amazing journey from the planet Krypton to the town of Smallville, Kansas, to the big city of Metropolis. There he lives a double life as Clark Kent, mild-mannered journalist, and Superman, protector of humanity. Told in simple, child-friendly language and illustrated with bright, bold artwork inspired by the originals, Superman is the perfect introduction to this beloved American icon.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
(April 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0670062855

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December 1: Richard Pryor, Gus Gorman in Superman III, born in Peoria, Illinois in 1940.
December 1: Joanne Siegel, wife of Jerry Siegel and the original model for Lois Lane, born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1917.
December 8: Teri Hatcher, Lois Lane on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, born in 1964.
December 8: David Harewood, Hank Henshaw in the 2015 Supergirl TV series, born in Small Heath, Birmingham, England in 1965.
December 10: Richard Pryor, Gus Gorman in Superman III, dies of a heart attack in Encino, Los Angeles, California in 2005.
December 12: Sarah Douglas, Ursa in Superman: The Movie and Superman II, born in 1952.
December 14: Peter O'Toole, who played the role of Zaltar in 1984's Supergirl movie, dies in 2013, aged 81.
December 15: Artist Kurt Shaffenberger (Lois Lane, Superboy) born in 1920.
December 15: Helen Slater, star of the 1984Supergirl movie, born in Bethpage, New York in 1963.
December 16: Justice League Action will debut in the U.S. with a 4-part special event titled "Shazam Slam" on Cartoon Network.
December 29: John Haymes Newton, star of the 1st season of the Superboy TV series, born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 1965.
December 30: Kristin Kreuk, Lana Lang on Smallville, born in Vancouver, B.C, Canada in 1982.